MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
196,346 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sills, both rear inner arches, offside rear inner quarter (6.1.1 (c) (i))
slight corrosion to underside and exposed components
slight free play detected at steering
uncoated sections of brake pipes slightly corroded
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner and outer sill holed. (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner and outer sill holed. (6.1.B.2)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
slight corrosion to underside and exposed components
slight play at both track rod ends
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)
slight corrosion to underside and exposed components
slight play at both track rod ends
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front inner sill corroded
2x undersill slightly corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s/r sill slightly corroded
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
2x undersill slightly corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s/r sill slightly corroded
Child seat fitted to centre rear seat
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Child seat fitted to centre rear seat
Emmissions still to be tested
Exhaust system is deteriorated
Misting of oil around gearboxsump pan
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Exhaust system is deteriorated
Misting of oil around gearboxsump pan
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Mazda Bongo?
Based on 251,584 MOT tests across 14,362 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P282 FWP is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
Across all 1997 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 131,832 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Mazda Bongo fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 6,854 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P282 FWP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mazda Bongo typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Mazda Bongo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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P282 FWP is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1997.
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